AOA News

The bipartisan Dental and Optometric Care Access (DOC Access) Act takes on the abusive practices by Vision Benefit Managers and seeks rebalance in relationship between plans, patients and their doctors.

Roughly 70% of primary and medical eye care services are provided by VA Optometry, and the new law will help the VA better recruit and retain doctors of optometry to help preserve that level of care.

With a direct message to the U.S. Attorney General, the Oversight Committee set an accelerating pace for a growing number of Capitol Hill and agency inquiries focused on plan abuses.

Tap into the AOA's interactive 2024 elections map to see how hundreds of pro-optometry U.S. House and Senate candidates fared and learn how advocates can get more involved in the fight in our nation's capital for patients and the future of the profession.

Throughout 2024, the AOA, affiliates and doctors of optometry across the country have stood up for reimbursement and coverage fairness, supporting optometric practice success and doctors' ability to deliver quality patient care.

The Federal Trade Commission issued its updated Eyeglass Rule after an extended review. The rule, which takes effect Sept. 24, requires doctors of optometry to get patient confirmation that they had received a copy of their prescription at the completion of an eye exam.